Structure of Myths Vocab

semantic

related to different meanings of words

equivocal

open to more than one interpretation

primordial

original, elementary

mythos

the pattern of basic values of a people

logos

the rational principle that governs the universe

orgiastic

reaching a peak of emotional intensity

taboos

exclusions from use or practice

excesses

a going beyond what is customary or proper

pathological

caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition

archaic

ancient, antiquaited

cosmogonic

pertaining to a theory or model of the origin and evolution of the universe

gesta

deeds, actions

exemplary

serving as a model or a pattern

profane

not devoted to holy or religious purposes

shaman

acts as an intermediary between natural and supernatural worlds

rogue

a playful mischievous person

cosmogony

a story or theory concerning the origin or evolution of the universe

neophyte

a beginner or novice

initiation

adult status in one's community or society

in illo tempore

"at another time"

existentially

of dealing with or relating to existence

ab origine

from the very beginning

transfigure

to transform or change so as to be significant

auroral

of or like the dawn

reiteration

to say or do again repeatedly

prodigious

extraordinary in something

primeval

of or pertaining to the first age or ages

codify

to arrange or systematize

Primordial

Giving rise to derived or developed

Mythos

Mythology

Orgiastic

Tending to arouse or excite unrestrained emotion

Taboos

Prohibitions of anything

Profane

Secular

Rogue

A scoundrel or knave